nky_harry

Listening to these iHigh announcers at halftime, you'd think FS was outplaying HHS, and that HHS is lucky to have the lead because of the turnovers. Now, the TO's are pretty big, but I still think HHS outplayed FS in the first half.

Agree, these announcers are bad.

FS scores. 7-7.

FS complete pass to the 3.

FS driving. Ball on HHS 25.

Birds up 7-0, Harris runs it in.

So, is the game going to start at the scheduled time (4:00 Eastern)? Or are they running behind?

I know it was written after Christ's birth, but isn't it pretty much from the perspective of Israel waiting for the Messiah? In the same vein, "Joy to the World", though sang mostly at Christmas time, is really about the Second Coming of Jesus, not His birth. My fav Christmas song is "O Holy Night."

Reminds me of the old joke about the mother who sent her son, who had moved away a few years earlier, 3 socks. When asked why, she said, "Because I heard he grew another foot!" :clap: I'll be here all week - don't forget to tip your waitress!!

The worst I've been hurt? This girl I met in college. I thought she really dug me, til I saw her kissing some other guy. That really hurt...

Frank Burns eats worms!

Thanks for the clarification guys. That's why I said "I think..."

Update at Cincinnati.com: http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20111129/NEWS01/111300320/Owners-say-Southgate-will-remain-music-venue?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE A day after the Southgate House announced that it would close at the end of the year and relocate, the couple who are the majority owners of the building told said they hope to keep the building open as a live music venue.

Independent schools are public schools.

5wide, I'm hearing that they are hoping to relocate to another venue. Any insight on that, that you would be willing (or allowed) to share?

You are very misinformed regarding Beechwood and Highlands. They are part of independent school districts, but they are still public schools, falling under all the same rules, laws and regulations as every other district in the state. Again, they are not private schools. They must (and do) educate all students, including those with IEP's. Why is it that people keep thinking that Highlands is a private school? ETA: I think one of the only differences between independent and non-independent public schools is that independents can take tuition students. There may be other differences. Does anybody know what they may be, and would they be a factor in the strength of a football program?

A Constitutional amendment doesn't go to the POTUS for signing, and he cannot veto it. POTUS, other than the bully pulpit, is not part of the amendment process.

/in my best Homer voice/ Mmmmmm, donuts!

Oh yeah! :banana: I'm a bit of a newcomer to SCOTS. I heard stories of them throwing fried chicken out to the audience at shows, but have never witnessed it myself. :cry:

Where will I go to see Southern Culture on the Skids?!! Great, great music venue. Bummer!! http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20111128/ENT03/111128015/Southgate-House-closing?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

After hearing him give a talk to the Junior League players at the end of a summer clinic, I was ready to strap a helmet on and hit somebody! LOL!! And the thing is, it wasn't fire and brimstone, yelling and screaming - just calm, logical, let's get it done.

Yep. Sat behind a lady at a game this year, right after Halloween. She showed us a picture of her six year old wearing a football uniform with a number 8 on it. The kid went trick-or-treating dressed as Pat Towles! LOL!!

The FTJFL has three age groups: 3/4 grade, 5/6 grade and 7/8 grade. A few years ago they created a flag football league for younger kids - not sure if that's affiliated with the FTJFL or not. There is one middle school in Ft. Thomas and they do not have a football team.

I'll take a stab. I've lived in Ft. Thomas for about 10 years and have helped out with the junior league. I'm no expert but here's the way I see it: 1. The Ft. Thomas Junior Football League has a lot to do with it. Not necessarily due to excellent teaching/coaching, but the fact that you keep a lot of kids interested for a longer time. There are usually four 7/8 grade teams, which means 4 QB's getting snaps (and it goes for all positions...). The Junior League also uses the same type of formations and terminology as the high school. Also, it's an instructional league with required playing time for all players. This interest remains through high school. This season almost 25% of the boys at Highlands are playing football. 2. A close-knit community that is willing and able to commit resources of time and money to carry on a tradition they are proud of. Time: Lots of stay-at-home moms willing to put in the time to do little things like decorating players houses, fix meals, etc. Also parents volunteering to coach the Junior League, work fundraisers, join the boosters club - the list goes on and on. The players themselves are also willing to put in the time in the weight room, spring practice, film study, etc. Money: Ft. Thomas is a well-to-do community where people have disposable income. This allows kids to focus on playing football instead of getting a job. I believe the turf field was purchased through private funds. Ft. Thomas is not full of filthy-rich people all driving Cadillacs (I'm testament to that), but the incomes are above average. Tradition: There are always 2nd and 3rd generation players on each team. People don't seem to leave Ft. Thomas - that's how the tradition builds from generation to generation. 3. Dale Mueller. He's responsible for almost half of the State Championships. I've never met a more positive, motivating, simple guy in my life. And when I say simple, I don't mean a simpleton. I mean he can take about anything and break it down to a level that it just seems so easy that anybody can get it. 4. Luck? I'm not sure if it's luck or not, but HHS is blessed with athletes. Some are home-grown (Pat Towles), others transfer in because they want to be part of a winning program. Pat Towles is typical of Ft. Thomas "luck." Who knew that when he came in to that St. X game as a scrawny sophomore that he would grow into a prototypical, 6'6", 235 lb, NFL QB? That kind of stuff just seems to happen in Ft. Thomas. I'm sure others can add other things, but for me that's what I've seen in my time around here.

I think if there are fewer classes, that means fewer teams overall in the playoffs, which makes for more competitive games. In other words (and I'm just grabbing numbers - I have no idea how it really works), with 6 classes the top 160 teams in the state make it to the playoffs, which means teams that aren't very good are playing top teams. With 4 classes you might get 110 teams making the playoffs. Those "bad" teams (111-160) aren't getting pounded by the top teams. I think you're going to get blowouts even with 3 or 2 classes. The only way to avoid it (on a widespread scale - you can't completely avoid it) is take the top 30 teams and have one championship tournament.